1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2015 First Grade Krista Reed Room 104

2. Helping Students Achieve Thank you for your support of our new reading adoption books, grants, and much more!

3. Who is Ms. Reed? Bachelor in Education, Washington State University 2013 3rd year at Endeavour Married this summer

4. Daily Schedule 8:20First Bell 8:30School Starts! 8:45 – 9:30Writer’s Workshop 9:30 – 10:30Reader’s Workshop 10:30 – 11:00Phonics 11:00 – 11:40Recess/Lunch 11:45 – 1:10Math & Specialist (Music on Thurs. 11:45 – 12:15) 12:45 Wednesday Dismissal 1:10 – 1:30Recess 1:30 – 2:45 Snack & Specialists (P.E. on Mon./Fri. and Music on Fri.) Science/Social Studies/Health 2:55Dismissal Week A – Library is on Tuesdays 11:40 – 12:40 Week B – Computer Lab is on Tuesdays 12:15 – 1:00

5. Themes: Changes & Continuity Commonalities & Diversity Themes: Changes & Continuity Commonalities & Diversity Social Studies: Families Around the World Map and Globe Skills Wants and Needs Social Studies: Families Around the World Map and Globe Skills Wants and Needs Literacy: Phonics Decoding Strategies Comprehension Strategies Guided Reading Grammar/Spelling Listening/Speaking Literacy: Phonics Decoding Strategies Comprehension Strategies Guided Reading Grammar/Spelling Listening/Speaking Writing: Personal Narrative Informational Opinion Fiction Narrative Writing: Personal Narrative Informational Opinion Fiction Narrative Health: Germs Feelings Nutrition Heart Teeth Safety Health: Germs Feelings Nutrition Heart Teeth Safety Science: Habitats (Life) Push-Pull & Position (Physical) Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space) Science: Habitats (Life) Push-Pull & Position (Physical) Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space) Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web Math: Number Sense Computation Place Value Geometry Fractions Time Money Math: Number Sense Computation Place Value Geometry Fractions Time Money Art: Discover Art (Docent Program) Pam Svore Art: Discover Art (Docent Program) Pam Svore

6. G.L.A.D. Guided Language Acquisition Design Cooperation, active learning, accountability, literacy, academic language Visible - Desks in groups - Charts on walls - 3 Expectations Used throughout the year and across all subjects G.L.A.D.G.L.A.D.

7. Components of a Balanced Literacy Program Phonemic Awareness Instruction Fluency Instruction Vocabulary Instruction Text Comprehension Instruction

8. Reader’s Workshop Mini-lesson Reading Centers Guided Reading Groups Listening Center (Fluency) Independent Reading Word Study

9. Writing Small Moments – Personal Narrative Chapter Books – Informational Reviews – Opinion Scenes to Series – Fiction Narrative

10. Why Everyday Mathematics Program? Aligned with Washington state’s grade level expectations / Common Core Proven results-data shows many top performing districts in state using program Well-balanced program. Offers concept building, higher level math skills, and computational practice Critical thinking skills and in-depth understanding for problem solving

11. Math Materials and Online Tools Everyday Math Journals Hands-on Manipulatives Problem Solving Strategies IXL Online Online Games

12. Science Four Units: - Sun Moon and Stars (Fall) - Magnets and Motion (Winter) - Habitats and Plant/Animal Life (Spring) - Collecting and Examining Life (Spring) Science Docent Labs

13. Social and Behavior Skills Listening Following directions Working with others Problem solving Fostering independence and responsibility

14. Rules and Expectations Showing Respect Making Good Choices Solving Problems

15. Homework Only 10 minutes a night! -Reading Log -Word Study -Math Skill Practice -Occasional Fun Project

16. Nuts and Bolts Room Coordinator Parent Volunteers Art Docent (5 lessons a year) Lisa Cheung Parties (Black & Orange Party, Friendship Party) Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)

17. Parent/Volunteer Reading Training Location: Endeavour Library Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2:10-2:55 RSVP by emailing Eric Nelson nelsone@issaquah.wednet.edu nelsone@issaquah.wednet.edu

18. Nuts and Bolts Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment) –$6.00 for TFK –$20.00 Mercer Slough –$21.00 Pam Svore –$13.50 Toy man $60.50 TOTAL After School Transportation Star Student and Birthdays

19. Communication Open Door Policy Email Take Home Folder Monthly Newsletters Stay informed with classroom happenings: Miss Reed’s Connect Site

20. Let’s Have a Great Year! Sign up for Volunteering Online Sign up for December Conference on Skyward (coming soon!) Place Questions in Bin